Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 92 Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron 1803 1873 Bulwer-Lytton, Edward George Earle Lytton, 1st Baron Bulwer, Edward Lytton Lytton, Edward Bulwer The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 08 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Caxtons This eBook was produced by Pat Castevens and David Widger "The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 08" by Baron Edward Bulwer Lytton is a novel written in the late 19th century (Victorian era). This narrative weaves together the lives and experiences of the Caxton family, emphasizing themes of familial bonds, love, and the complexities of social interactions in a rapidly changing society. The story unfolds through the eyes of Pisistratus Caxton, revealing both personal and social struggles, marked by poignant moments of hope and despair. In this volume, the focus centers on the family's response to a crisis involving Pisistratus's uncle, Captain Roland, who falls ill. The story vividly portrays the chaos and turmoil that accompany illness, showcasing the dynamics between family members as they navigate their emotions and responsibilities. Beyond the immediate family concerns, Pisistratus forms an intriguing relationship with a wild and charismatic stranger named Francis Vivian, whose troubled background adds depth to the narrative. As Pisistratus grapples with feelings for Fanny Trevanion, the daughter of his employer, the novel explores themes of ambition, love, societal expectations, and the quest for personal integrity. The interwoven lives of the characters create a rich tapestry of Victorian society, offering readers a glimpse into the period's complexities and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en English fiction -- 19th century Families -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 92425 2025-08-03T11:54:11.289636 text/html 92246 2025-01-11T00:16:45.297985 text/html 122015 2025-08-03T11:54:16.744584 application/epub+zip 120828 2025-08-03T11:54:14.390634 application/epub+zip 101941 2025-08-03T11:54:13.293625 application/epub+zip 307859 2025-08-03T11:54:18.436566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 297865 2025-08-03T11:54:16.063620 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153938 2022-09-04T06:37:13.192481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 80659 2025-08-03T11:54:11.067616 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 75685 2020-12-30T16:45:18 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17829 2025-08-03T11:54:18.562580 application/rdf+xml 21955 2025-08-03T11:54:13.787597 image/jpeg 4971 2025-08-03T11:54:13.538588 image/jpeg 31743 2020-12-30T16:45:18 application/octet-stream application/zip 120777 2025-08-03T11:54:11.298618 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia